Vitamin D is such a vital hormone in regulating... hormones! If you’re trying for a baby in the near future make sure your Vitamin D levels are up to grade, that your diet is rich with superfoods and remember that practice makes perfect!

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Today’s the LAST day to enter my Gratitude Giveaway! Find this same photo two posts back to enter!
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Thank you so much for your participation! Any sharing of this giveaway on your social media accounts is greatly appreciated! Bless you all!

When my childhood love of leftover cold pizza meets my new age love of adding an egg to just about anything.
Thankfully Hudson was there to help clean up the mess on the ground @simplemills bread mix make into flatbread (recommend getting the pizza dough for this combo) with tomato sauce, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella & @panizzerameatco spicy Italian sausage topped with fried egg cooked in @fourthandheart ghee

I was thankful I was able to be out on a walk a couple days ago. A few weeks ago, I was able to spend the entire afternoon at the zoo with my family! I know for many this would not be a big deal, but for me it is next to a miracle. It was not long ago that walking half a block would leave me winded, a few months ago I still used my walker even just to get around our small house now and then.
I have been blessed with a variety of treatments that have helped me improve, but my neurotech has gotten me off the walker completely in the months since I got it. I still get tired, but not nearly as much as before. I am very thankful.
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FEED YOUR SOUL WITH MORE THAN FOOD
I mean, to be honest - I LOVE food, and I try to eat in a way that is nourishing to my body AND mind(meaning lottttts of happy colors and interesting flavors!), but the last couple of months I’ve made more aware decisions not to let regular food be my main source of soul-food.
Instead, I’ve been focusing to make time for my friends and family, put my phone away and enjoy long walks in the forest with my dog, and just cuddle up on the sofa and watch creepy murder documentaries with Hampus.
These moments really boost my happiness, and today was one of those extra special days where I met up with friends at Mahalo to fuel BOTH body and soul! Because I love ma friends, but I also love ma Buddha bowls

Have sweet dreams with this Golden Dream tea from @thebrothersapothecary. This blend of chamomile, spearmint, lemongrass, orange peel, and CBD is perfect for unwinding after a long day. Find it in our Relax and Rejuvenate Box!

New blog up Let’s engage in a little body talk! A couple weeks ago my dad came to me with a blog topic. Not only did I consider this the cutest thing ever, but I was shocked because he wanted me to talk about body image. Like most father-daughter relationships that I know, my dad never really talked to me about body-image or expressed concern over his own, but welcoming him into my health and wellness world changed that, which I think is pretty special. Link in bio #bodypositivity

Here are some ways to use your Pure Protein Complete:
-As a meal replacement for picky kiddos (our favorite way is almond milk + Pure Protein in a shaker bottle. Lunch is served in the flick of a wrist!) -Mixed into YL's Einkorn pancake mix to make chocolate/vanilla pancakes! Our kiddos L-O-V-E this And it starts their morning out right. Also did you know that a protein-rich diet has been shown to improve behavior in little kids? -Spread onto "toast fingers" for babies -In oatmeal (Story & Ty's personal fave) -As a popsicle/ice cream alternative when frozen -Protein pudding! Great for school lunches! -As a meal replacement for mamas who are wanting to cleanse and get healthy & fit! -A thousand more ways.

Sooooooo, I’ve been thinking! I know, scary right And because I’ve been thinking, I want you to join me on my story later on today to hear what I’ve been thinking about I hope you’ll be as excited about it as I am
Many hands make a light load
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“Success isn’t about being busy. One must take time to reflect; notice your strengths, but pay attention to your weaknesses; for your weaknesses tell you what it is that you must overcome in order to reach your fullest potential.”

Seeing as the only cable I have in the morning is @marilyndenis I find myself watching her show almost everyday. She has some incredible guests with awesome recipes, tips & tricks, & fashion advice! Maybe one day I can aspire to be a guest on her show & share my knowledge of food with the world as well. A girl can dream, right? Yesterday was all about bowls & skin health. It was very informative & inspired me to create something fun & different I hadn’t tried. We all know bowls are all the rage currently. For their creative potential, the chance to utilize our artistic license, the variation of foods that can be included, how much fun they are to build, & for the simple but usually overlooked fact that they’re great for portion control! Yesterday I went and found all of the seemingly obscure ingredients I needed to meld together a couple of different recipes that looked enticing to me. Alas! They were all items I’d wanted in my pantry for years anyways. Now I had an excuse to peruse the shelves of the new @wholefoods in #northvancouver. My significant other was not into eating meat from the sea for the majority of his life so far, until, of course, he met me! I did my thing & introduced him to all of the amazing foods my father’s pallet passed down to me. It’s safe to say he now loves fish (fresh of course! Or god forbid...) & is able to take part in the poké movement. That being said, we did a quick search for ahi tuna and weren’t able to find a great source in such a short amount of time, so we used tofu, as did the chef on the show I had watched previously that day. What came out of this day was amazing and & I now have another fantastic recipe to add to my repertoire!

If you’re at all concerned about your health, if you have any sensitivities or conditions, if you’ve truffled with illness, or if you’re just concerned about prevention, then it’s critical to avoid as many triggers and instigators as possible. Your body needs every level of support so it can heal and then maintain optimal health.
These are the foods you should try and avoid while healing: corn eggs soy canola oil dairy pork gluten msg farmed fish
I know this list seems huge but don’t get overwhelmed. Take it one step at a time and you don’t have to be perfect. At least now you have to knowledge. You’re worth protecting. It’s time you had control and informed choice over what enters your body. Happy healing

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“Do not lose hope, please believe that there are a thousand beautiful things waiting for you. Sunshine comes to all who feel rain.” ___________________
Many who have met me do not know the personal struggles I’ve been through. They may know I have Lupus and Hashimotos, but they aren’t aware of the before and the after.
Before I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease I had a life threatening disease called Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). I almost died in the hospital two weeks before my college graduation because my ligament was strangling my artery, constricting it over 95%. Thankfully, my team of 8 surgeons saved my life.
Recently my gynecologist found precancerous cells on my cervix. Normally this wouldn’t be a big issue, but because I’m immunosuppressed from chemo medications (due to Lupus), I WILL get cervical cancer if I don’t get rid of HPV. As you may have seen on my story, I underwent cryosurgery last week - it wasn’t too bad! - and will have more biopsies done in November to see if I need to undergo a more invasive surgery.
Anyways, the point of this post isn’t to throw a pity party or make you feel bad for me. What I’m trying to convey is that IT WILL BE OKAY. You can stare at the rain or go searching for rainbows . Life isn’t one easy journey! Sometimes the most beautiful people are those who’ve been beautifully broken by the obstacles in their lives. Never let the challenges consume you; all things pass, all sadness heals. There is always something more to look forward to. Keep your chin up! The sun is still shining With love,
your friendly Health Coach Kelly

Try This Thursday!
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Have you ever tried a Detox?
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Did you know that the root cause of thousands of the chronic diseases, ailments and health conditions many experience today are a direct result of inflammation , stress and lack of sleep ‍♂️? #nothanks !
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Our poor diets are loaded with processed sugars 🥤, flours 🥨 , trans-fats and more that wreak havoc on our microbiome and brain. ‍♀️
Similarly, our constant, on-the-go lifestyles ‍♂️ keep us in a stressed state, thus our “fight-or-flight” hormone Cortisol is produced either in excess or barely at all. This imbalance disrupts energy, weight, mood, hormone balance, etc. and can result in inflammation , extreme cravings , fatigue ‍♀️ and chronic health problems ... the list goes on!
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Lastly, when sleep deprived, our bodies crave energy, thus we turn to sugar , caffeine and unhealthy behaviors in order to “focus” and carry out our daily responsibilities. A pattern interrupt is needed in order to bring the body back into balance- in order for something to change, we have to let go of something else and adjust our priorities accordingly. A detox or Total Transformation is the perfect way to realign your body, mind, spirit and lifestyle with who you TRULY want to be. Sometimes that jump-start is JUST what one needs!
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With an individualized approach, our chef ‍‍and health coach Jules at @thrive.to.glow.health.coaching guides you with the right system, support and accountability to do just that! Her detoxes and Total Transformation programs equip you with the tools to truly succeed and thrive... Your long-term success is inevitable! Get your real, natural #glow on...
Visit her site www.julesandcuisine.com today and schedule your complimentary call!

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I struggled with problem skin most of my life. It was the worst in my early 30s, after my 2nd son was born. I had ugly, painful cystic acne and nothing I did helped. It was humiliating. You can still see the scarring on my face from it, even years later. ⠀
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I spend a lot of time wishing I could take an actual real life airbrush to my skin and fix the years of damage I unknowingly inflicted on my body and skin through my diet. Turns out that eliminating refined sugar and flour was what all but eliminated my acne problems. ⠀
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And THAT discovery has led to years of study in nutrition, health and natural living products. It's actually shaped who I am as a person and it's why I became a certified holistic health coach. It empowered me to take my health into my own hands and realize that even well meaning doctors don't know everything. I can - and SHOULD - take charge of my health. ⠀
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But if I'm honest, when I look in the mirror I feel annoyed by that scarring. I long for smooth, unmarked skin that wears makeup well and effortlessly. Today I was thinking about those marks on my cheeks and realized that those scars - as much as I wish I could get rid of them - are the result of hard work, dedication and a new, deep understanding of how food affects my body. I got rid of the cystic acne, but the reminders are still there.⠀
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Isn’t that how it is with life? We can heal things, we can move forward through moments of pain or grief but the scars remain. They may be noticeable to others or they may be internal but none of us get through this life without scarring. ⠀
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And yet when I look back on my life and think about each scar, I realize how they are shaping me to see others on a deeper level. To know intimately what it's like to feel self conscious, to feel less than. To have an ache hidden deep in my heart that will never fully go away. I know that each scar I have means there are others with scars too. ⠀
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I'm starting to understand that these scars are actually gifts & the end result pushes me to be a better human, a more patient mother, & the kind of friend who listens without judgment and loves without condition. They don’t define us, but they shape who we become